Project Worker 1 - Outreach Worker

Project Worker 1 - Outreach Worker

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities, and their families?

We are seeking 3 Project Worker 1 - Outreach Workers to join our team! The positions are on a fixed term basis until March 2026, with possible extension.

The service, aligned to Willowgrove - short breaks residential children's home, is commissioned by Southern Health and Social Care Trust, seeks to provide families with a short break from their caring role. The outreach workers will work in families' homes and in the community outside of school hours.

The postholders will provide practical home and community-based supports to young people with learning disabilities . The service will be available to families in the SHSCT locality area.

Duties will include:

• Working with families on a one-to-one basis to achieve positive outcomes
• Developing and maintaining a sound knowledge of local provision for disability
• Working in partnership with parents and carers to achieve better outcomes for their children
• Carrying out assessments of need and motivate and mentor families to avail of opportunities
• Applying safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Working flexibly in line with the service requirements

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of and ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of disability and how it impacts upon children, young people and their families.
• Experience of timely and accurate recording and report writing
• Full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post)

Please ensure you reference how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the attached Additional Information Sheet in your application.

Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave and 10 statutory/public holidays (pro-rata) per annum, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.

Location of Service/Support Offered: Base - Willowgrove, Banbridge, working in SHSCT locality
Salary: £25,492.40 - £29,726.27 (full time equivalent).
Positions: 3 x 25 hours per week (3 evenings and 1 weekend shift with potential for flexibility outside of term time)
Contract: Fixed term 31 March 2026 (May be extended subject to funding)
Closing date: Midnight 21 September 2025
Interview: 30 September 2025 - Banbridge.
Waiting List: A waiting list of applicants will be compiled for any similar posts arising in the next 12 months.
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The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List check.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.